Manager Coaching Guide: Simple Routines, Measurable Progress
Managers do not need a 70‑page coaching manual. They need a one‑page rhythm aligned to a person’s strengths, constraints, and current outcomes. Your role as HRBP is to help them…
Individualized Development Plans That Get Used (Not Filed)
Most IDPs die in shared drives. The cure is mundane and powerful: tie development to business outcomes, practice it on the job, and measure in small, visible ways. As an…
What Great Managers Actually Do Differently
After analyzing hundreds of manager effectiveness assessments, we’ve noticed that the conventional wisdom about management excellence misses some crucial elements. We tend to focus on leadership styles, communication approaches, and…
Why Most Leadership Development Programs Fail
Leadership development is a $300+ billion industry, yet studies consistently show that most programs produce minimal lasting change in participant behavior or organizational outcomes. The fundamental problem appears to be…
From Job Description to Integration Report: A Playbook for HRBPs
Most job descriptions try to please everyone and end up helping no one. Your value as an HRBP is to translate that wish list into a testable profile—six to nine competencies,…
Leveraging Competency Assessment to Enhance Coaching Effectiveness
While the integration of competency assessment into executive coaching promises significant impact on leadership development, the technical requirements for effective implementation frequently exceed organizational capabilities. The complexity of creating truly…